University of North Georgia - Fallen Officer Memorial 5k

We are running in honor of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty and raising funds to build a Fallen Officer Memorial on the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Campus. This Memorial will have the names of the killed in the line of duty officers who graduated from UNG or worked for the UNG Police Department. The race will take place on the UNG Dahlonega Campus.

RIP:

OFC Edgar Flores, Dekalb County Police, EOW December, 13, 2018

TFC Chase W. Redner, Georgia State Patrol, EOW February 20, 2024

Now about the race! The 5k race is on the beautiful campus of UNG Dahlonega. The course is 2-laps with a return to the start/finish line, around a magnificent fountain for lap number 2. The course boasts approximately 400 feet of gain. The last .25+ miles is a VERY fast gradual downhill into the finish line. A water station will be present at the round-about prior to starting lap number 2. Half of the laps are on a walkway and the other half is on the road. Come and get a PR!

The race is welcome to runners and walkers. The race has a 1-hour time limit. This is approximately 20 min/mile. Course support and timing will not be provided for those not completing the course in 1-hour. Strollers will not be permitted on the course due to safety barriers present on the course. Dogs will not be permitted on the course due to some of the narrow walkways to ensure everyone is safe. Headphones are permitted but play at a low volume, so you can hear other runners and race officials.

There is no race day registration. Registration closes on April 11, 2026 at 11:59pm.

What is new this year?

We have added a team event. The teams will comprise of 5 runners. All 5 runners must finish to qualify as a team. The team with the lowest/fastest cumulative will be the top team. The team division is open to civilian and LE participants.

Packet Pick Up:

Packet Pick-Up will be from 6:30am-7:50am at the start/finish line. The race starts at 8am sharp with the firing of the cannon.

Parking:

Parking will not be available at the start/finish line. There will be plenty of street parking/parking lot within close proximity to the start/finish line. Do not enter the main entrance to the campus unless you are highly skilled at backing up.

Awards:

All finishers within the 1-hour time period will receive a finisher's medal.

The 1st place Male and Female overall will receive an award.

The 1st place Male and Female overall retired/active LE will receive an award.

1st place to top team of 5.

Course Records:

(M) Billy Doran, 20:09.95

(F) Zandy Gonzalez, 26:19.10

Refunds:

The race entry fee is not refundable and not transferable.